FRANCOIS BARTON MInstD

Francois is the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum – a coalition of more than 400 CEOs committed to building cultures that enable people and business to thrive. 

Francois has worked at a system and leadership level of New Zealand health and safety since 2006 in May 2015, Francois worked in the health and safety regulator for almost 10 years, through the Pike River Mine tragedy, major reforms and was directly involved in the establishment of WorkSafe NZ.  During that time, he established WorkSafe’s national programme team, including the significant interventions in construction, forestry, work-related health and agriculture. 

Francois has spent his career working to effect change by connecting diverse groups and perspectives, reframing and redefining complex challenges and remaining anchored to the core belief that it is only by working together we will make progress.

SPEAKING IN SESSION:

"Health and safety lessons from Whaakari White Island" - Day one, 1:50PM